Public Right of Way Enforcements

 

As a highway authority, it is the responsibility of the Council to protect the right of highway users and this duty extends to public rights of way. The Highways Act 1980 gives the Council certain powers to deal with a range of nuisance issues, including obstruction of the highway. Allegations of obstruction will be investigated and action can be taken to request the removal of anything placed upon the highway that is deemed to present an obstruction.

 

In certain circumstances, such as where an obstruction presents a danger to highway users, the Council may remove the obstruction and recover costs from the owner of the item(s) removed.